The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for long-term use of anticoagulants due to pulmonary embolism and recurring DVT, left lower extremity, as the evidence did not show persistent edema or eczema.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7121 as there was no indication of persistent edema or eczema.
- Claimed conditions
- long-term use of anticoagulants due to pulmonary embolism and recurring DVT, left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 31, 2024
- Citation
- A24070655
What this means for you
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